6/22/2013 |
Ozuna busting out of slump with key hitsComing through in the clutch just might be what it takes to get Marcell Ozuna back on track. The Marlins certainly hope so. Ozuna has stepped up with game-winning singles in each of Miami's first two games at AT&T Park against the Giants.

6/22/2013 |
Samardzija-Lyles matchup to decide seriesFormer National League Central rivals, the Astros and Cubs will decide the Interleague series behind red-hot right-handers Jordan Lyles of Houston and Jeff Samardzija of Chicago.

6/22/2013 |
Maddon encouraged by Price's rehab startRays manager Joe Maddon was encouraged about the reports on David Price, who made his first rehab start Friday night. Pitching for Class A Charlotte at Bradenton, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out four in 2 1/3 innings.

6/22/2013 |
A-Rod gets five simulated at-bats in FloridaAlex Rodriguez took five simulated at-bats on Friday in Tampa, Fla., as he continues to make his way back from hip surgery. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Rodriguez had a base hit and walked twice.

6/22/2013 |
Reyes' return sets up tough decisions for Blue JaysThe return of Jose Reyes is imminent, and when it eventually happens. the Blue Jays will be faced with a tough decision regarding their 25-man roster -- especially regarding Munenori Kawasaki.

6/22/2013 |
Leyland hopes Jackson's hamstring injury doesn't lingerA week since returning from the 15-day disabled list, Austin Jackson sat out Friday's game, showing how delicate a hamstring injury can be. Jackson was back in center field and the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

6/22/2013 |
Coke not happy with inconsistencyPhil Coke knows the frustration that fans are feeling, because he feels the same. He's trying to find the consistency with his pitches, trying to shore up the offspeed pitches that he needs to be an effective left-handed reliever. For one inning, he seems to have it. For the inning after that, he seems to be lost.

6/22/2013 |
Tigers have faith in reliever AlburquerqueThe Tigers know the deal with Al Alburquerque; he's a high-strikeout reliever who will also give up a high amount of walks. They don't expect him to be a model of strike command in his return, but they believe he's better than he was when his walks led to his demotion last month.

6/22/2013 |
Progress delayed, Buchholz won't start TuesdayClay Buchholz has missed another target date to return. The unbeaten ace was limited to flat-ground work on Saturday instead of throwing a bullpen session, and has therefore been ruled out of a return on Tuesday night.

6/22/2013 |
Carp gets start at first as Napoli gets breakMike Carp, who hadn't played in six days because of right hamstring tightness, started Saturday night's game at first base. Mike Napoli, who was sidelined last weekend by an illness, got the night off.

6/22/2013 |
Morales could be headed back to DLFranklin Morales continues to have a tough time staying healthy. The lefty reliever departed Saturday night's 10-3 loss to the Tigers with discomfort in his left shoulder, and could be headed to the disabled list.